
79-Nicky Yazbeck-Adoptive Parent-1 Birth-Jack-The Connected Community Exploring Possibility
02/19/25 • 52 min
Nicky was birthed into motherhood through adoption, but it was far from easy for her and her husband to have a baby placed with them. The birth mother of their son Jack also had an interesting situation that caused Nicky and her husband to be stuck in California for 3+ weeks before being able to take their baby back home.
Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only with no intention of giving or replacing any medical advice. I, Kiona Nessenbaum, am not a licensed medical professional. All advice that is given on the podcast is from the personal experience of the storytellers. All medical or health-related questions should be directed to your licensed provider.
Want to hear another adoptive parent story? Tune in to 73-Lindsay Bruggeman-Adoptive Parent- 2 Births-1 Cesarean & 1 Vaginal
Resources:
- Nicky Yazbeck,CISW: www.nickyYyoga.com
- The Connected Community: Exploring Possibility:https://www.youtube.com/@TheConnectedCommunity/videos
- Breast Milk App-Share The Drop: https://sharethedrop.com/
- Perinatal Support of Washington: https://perinatalsupport.org/
- Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.net
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If you want to share your own birth story or experience on the Birth As We Know ItTM️ Podcast, head over to https://birthasweknowitpodcast.com/ or fill out this Guest Request Form.
Support the podcast and become a part of the BAWKITM️ Community by becoming a Patron on the Birth As We Know It Patreon Page! And don’t forget to join in on the fun in the Private Facebook Group!
Nicky was birthed into motherhood through adoption, but it was far from easy for her and her husband to have a baby placed with them. The birth mother of their son Jack also had an interesting situation that caused Nicky and her husband to be stuck in California for 3+ weeks before being able to take their baby back home.
Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only with no intention of giving or replacing any medical advice. I, Kiona Nessenbaum, am not a licensed medical professional. All advice that is given on the podcast is from the personal experience of the storytellers. All medical or health-related questions should be directed to your licensed provider.
Want to hear another adoptive parent story? Tune in to 73-Lindsay Bruggeman-Adoptive Parent- 2 Births-1 Cesarean & 1 Vaginal
Resources:
- Nicky Yazbeck,CISW: www.nickyYyoga.com
- The Connected Community: Exploring Possibility:https://www.youtube.com/@TheConnectedCommunity/videos
- Breast Milk App-Share The Drop: https://sharethedrop.com/
- Perinatal Support of Washington: https://perinatalsupport.org/
- Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.net
Definitions:
Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you like this podcast, don’t hesitate to share it and leave a review so it can bring the podcast to the attention of others.
If you want to share your own birth story or experience on the Birth As We Know ItTM️ Podcast, head over to https://birthasweknowitpodcast.com/ or fill out this Guest Request Form.
Support the podcast and become a part of the BAWKITM️ Community by becoming a Patron on the Birth As We Know It Patreon Page! And don’t forget to join in on the fun in the Private Facebook Group!
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Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only with no intention of giving or replacing any medical advice. I, Kiona Nessenbaum, am not a licensed medical professional. All advice that is given on the podcast is from the personal experience of the storytellers. All medical or health-related questions should be directed to your licensed provider.
For another story about a twin birth for a second pregnancy tune into episode 64-Melissa Llarena-3 Vaginal Births-Twins-Gabriel, Noah & Nicholas.
Resources:
- Perinatal Support of Washington: https://perinatalsupport.org/
- Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.net
- Breast Cancer During Pregnancy
- Hope for Two: The Pregnant with Cancer Network
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- Identical vs Fraternal Twins
- Ovary Removal
- Pregnancy at Age 35 or Older/Advanced Maternal Age (AMA)
- Cold Capping
Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you like this podcast, don’t hesitate to share it and leave a review so it can bring the podcast to the attention of others.
If you want to share your own birth story or experience on the Birth As We Know ItTM️ Podcast, head over to https://birthasweknowitpodcast.com/ or fill out this Guest Request Form.
Support the podcast and become a part of the BAWKITM️ Community by becoming a Patron on the Birth As We Know It Patreon Page! And don’t forget to join in on the fun in the Private Facebook Group!
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Carly and Jonathan experienced two very different births with their daughters. Their first daughter Kinsley was an induction at the hospital and the birth of their second daughter Raelynn was an unplanned unassisted water birth at home. Carly trusted her body and listened to her intuition throughout both experiences. Jonathan had some advantages since he was in medical school at the time both of them were born. Tune in to learn why and how this was helpful.
Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only with no intention of giving or replacing any medical advice. I, Kiona Nessenbaum, am not a licensed medical professional. All advice that is given on the podcast is from the personal experience of the storytellers. All medical or health-related questions should be directed to your licensed provider.
Tune in to Jonathan’s sister’s episodes as well:
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Resources:
- Made Mindful: https://www.birthmademindful.com/
- 30% off made mindful birth and 4th trimester courses code: BirthAsWeKnowIt
- Perinatal Support of Washington: https://perinatalsupport.org/
- Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.net
- I Was Promised A Baby-Carlos Puga : https://g.co/kgs/zXrLwuR
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Thank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you like this podcast, don’t hesitate to share it and leave a review so it can bring the podcast to the attention of others.
If you want to share your own birth story or experience on the Birth As We Know ItTM️ Podcast, head over to https://birthasweknowitpodcast.com/ or fill out this Guest Request Form.
Support the podcast and become a part of the BAWKITM️ Community by becoming a Patron on the Birth As We Know It Patreon Page! And don’t forget to join in on the fun in the Private Facebook Group!
Birth As We Know It ™️-Birth Stories and Experiences - 79-Nicky Yazbeck-Adoptive Parent-1 Birth-Jack-The Connected Community Exploring Possibility
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Welcome to Birth As We Know It, a podcast that is dedicated to recognizing the many different ways that birth unfolds. I am your host, Kiona Nessenbaum. I have experienced birth as a doula, a student midwife, a birth assistant, and as a mother of three amazing children of my own. After attending over 140 births, I've realized that each birth experience is truly unique. So make sure you subscribe and join me as we are guided through many different bir
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